JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
捕 — catch
- Reading
- ホ・と.らえる・と.らわれる・と.る・とら.える・とら.われる・つか.まえる・つか.まる
- Meaning
- catch; capture
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
捕 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ホ・と.らえる・と.らわれる・と.る・とら.える・とら.われる・つか.まえる・つか.まる and it means catch; capture. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
捕 appears in everyday japanese words such as 捕吏 (constable), 捕獲 (capture) and 捕虜 (prisoner).
Japanese words containing 捕
Frequently asked questions
What does 捕 mean in Japanese?
捕 means catch; capture in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 捕 read?
捕 is read ホ・と.らえる・と.らわれる・と.る・とら.える・とら.われる・つか.まえる・つか.まる. Reading it inside real words — 捕吏 and 捕獲 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 捕 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 捕 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 捕 in a word?
A common word containing 捕 is 捕吏 (ほり) — "constable". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 捕 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 捕 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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